Antarctica
Weddell Sea
Antarctica
Antarctica
Duration: 22 days
Starts: Ushuaia, Argentina
Ends: Ushuaia, Argentina
Language: German speaking voyage
Ship Cruise More info about this activity
Not only we travel from one point to another and find our shelter on board the ship we chose. We also enjoy from incredible scenery, landscapes and interactions that only our noble vessel can provide.
Everyday the Bridge Team navigates the ship to position ourselves on the best posible spots, looking for unique opportunities.
Many times, this includes sainig through narrow passages, on the vicinity of glaciers or entering bays and fjords only approachable from the ship.
Enjoy this incredible places from the comfort of the common areas on board, open decks or your own private balcony!
Shore Excursion More info about this activity
Shore excursions are the backbone of almost all itineraries, with most ships making landfall at least once every day once they reach their destination. The weather plays a huge role in your daily itinerary, although given the sheer array of fantastic landing sites all over there are plenty of options your Captain and Expedition Leader can choose from. On-shore excursions allow you to visit scientific research stations, communities, prominent wildlife colonies and take hikes to elevated viewing points for fantastic photography.
Zodiac cruising More info about this activity
On board the Zodiac you will discover a world of possibilities; accessing the most exclusive landing sites, cruising the coast in search of wildlife or simply enjoying a tour in the calm of the polar regions in search of marine wildlife or bird colonies.
The blue ice an its intimate presence is experienced at its best on zodiac tours.
It is not uncommon to meet curious seals, or humpback whales feeding.
Enrichment Program More info about this activity
Expedition cruising must be one of the most incredible ways of travelling. Not only for the amazing places you visit and the unforgetable wildlife but for the wildlife, the sensory overload and the unimaginable memories.
But all of this needs a context in order to understand where you are and what you are experiencing.
On board your expedition vessell you will find a group of experts, naturalists, zodiac drivers and guides that that will translate the language of nature for you, telling you the stories of the places you are visiting, reviewing the historical, biological, ecological and geological aspects of your trips.
You will experience first hand what surrounds you and arrive back home wiser and loaded with new knowledge.
Hiking More info about this activity
Hiking options include very easy beach hikes (good for photographers who need time for photography), easier short hikes, medium-difficulty extended hikes, and more challenging long hikes.
The highlights of this cruise
• Premiere route: head for the edge of the pack ice, drifting icebergs and the majestic ice shelf. New adventures in the largest marginal sea of the Antarctic. With a pioneering spirit and pure expedition feeling.
• On a flexible course through the white wonderland
• Watch penguins, whales, seals and seabirds
• Spectacular passages – along majestic glaciers and mighty icebergs
• Active experiences: numerous Zodiac rides, landings and hikes
• Captivating presentations, precaps and recaps by experts
Day 1: Charter flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia/Argentina, departure 18.00 hrs
Mon, 12.01.2026
Day 2: Relaxation at sea
Tue, 13.01.2026
Day 3-4: Falkland Islands
Wed, 14.01.2026 - Thu, 15.01.2026
Experience this bird paradise the Falkland Islands, which is home to around 60 species, at close range during your Zodiac landings. Observe rockhopper and Magellanic penguins, who share their habitat with kelp geese, striated caracaras, king cormorants as well as black-browed and wandering albatrosses.
Day 5: Relaxation at sea
Fri, 16.01.2026 - Sat, 17.01.2026
Day 6-8: South Georgia
Sun, 18.01.2026 - Tue, 20.01.2026
In South Gorgia live Hundreds of thousands of king penguins side by side with elephant seals and fur seals on the coasts and cliffs – overwhelming natural spectacles that you can observe from a respectful distance after landing on one of the black shores. In addition, trace the footsteps of the explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, who found his final resting place here in 1922.
Day 9: Relaxation at sea
Wed, 21.01.2026
Day 19: South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, Weddell Sea, Antarctic Peninsula
Thu, 22.01.2026 - Sat, 31.01.2026
The South Orkney Islands are a lonely, glaciated world of icy wilderness located in the Scotia Sea. They are home to chinstrap and Adelie penguins, which can be spotted here. With luck, you’ll also see icebergs drifting off the rugged coast. Find out how the polar explorers live at the Argentinian Orcadas Station (depending on weather and authorisation). Experience the South Shetland Islands between ice and awe intensively – on deck as well as by Zodiac. You will feel how impressive complete silence can be in the Weddell Sea, where gigantic tabular icebergs and dense pack ice await. The ice cracks and crunches around the ship’s reinforced bow. How far will the ship be able to venture into the depths of the pristine region? In 1903, for instance, the Nordenskjold expedition was forced to wait ten months to be rescued on the volcanic Paulet Island. Today, the island is home to countless penguins and, like Devil Island, makes for a very lively spectacle. Immerse yourself in the unspoilt wilderness of the Weddell Sea on this cruise – and enjoy the glistening ice in the light of the midnight sun and the soothing sound of the ocean. Because time seems to stand still here in the splendour of the icy realms. Off the Antarctic Peninsula, your ship sails into the centre of the flooded caldera of Deception Island. Majestic glaciers and gigantic icebergs shimmer in Paradise Bay. The Lemaire Channel is also impressive, flanked by mighty mountains up to 1,000 m (3,281 ft) high. Icebergs ahead: at the bow and on the open deck areas, you can enjoy the best views of the white wonderland. You may even spot the flukes of blue whales, sperm whales and humpback whales as well as orcas.
Day 20-21: Sailing through the Drake Passage
Sun, 01.02.2026 - Mon, 02.02.2026
Day 22: Ushuaia/Argentina, arrival 6.00 hrs
Charter flight to Buenos Aires
Tue, 03.02.2026
The itinerary depends on official approval, weather and ice conditions. The natural experiences/animal sightings/landings described are possibilities on these expeditions and are not guaranteed.
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Arrival and departure | optionally bookable
Arrival package
Sat, 10.01.2026
Scheduled flight from Germany to Buenos Aires
Sun, 11.01.2026
City tour
Overnight stay with breakfast
Departure package
Tue, 03.02.2026
Buenos Aires
Overnight stay with breakfast
Wed, 04.02.2026
Scheduled flight from Buenos Aires to Germany
Thu, 05.02.2026
Arrival in Germany
Extend your trip
Accompanied pre- and post-cruise programmes
Our popular before and after programs include a wide range of excursions and are usually accompanied by experienced Hapag-Lloyd Cruises tour guides. Recommended for travelers who like to share their experiences with a group of like-minded people. Experience selected highlights of your holiday destination and enjoy the amenities of a group trip - we take care of transfers, excursions and overnight stays.
Wed, 07.01.2026 - Mon, 12.01.2026
PRE-CRUISE PROGRAMME A: IGUACU
Fri, 09.01.2026 - Mon, 12.01.2026
PRE-CRUISE PROGRAMME B: USHUAIA – DISCOVERIES AT THE END OF THE EARTH
Fri, 09.01.2026 - Mon, 12.01.2026
PRE-CRUISE PROGRAMME C: BUENOS AIRES – TIME FOR EXPLORATION
Tue, 03.02.2026 - Fri, 06.02.2026
POST-CRUISE PROGRAMME A: BUENOS AIRES – TIME FOR EXPLORATION
Day 1: Charter flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia/Argentina, departure 18.00 hrs
Mon, 12.01.2026
Day 2: Relaxation at sea
Tue, 13.01.2026
Day 3-4: Falkland Islands
Wed, 14.01.2026 - Thu, 15.01.2026
Experience this bird paradise the Falkland Islands, which is home to around 60 species, at close range during your Zodiac landings. Observe rockhopper and Magellanic penguins, who share their habitat with kelp geese, striated caracaras, king cormorants as well as black-browed and wandering albatrosses.
Day 5: Relaxation at sea
Fri, 16.01.2026 - Sat, 17.01.2026
Day 6-8: South Georgia
Sun, 18.01.2026 - Tue, 20.01.2026
In South Gorgia live Hundreds of thousands of king penguins side by side with elephant seals and fur seals on the coasts and cliffs – overwhelming natural spectacles that you can observe from a respectful distance after landing on one of the black shores. In addition, trace the footsteps of the explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, who found his final resting place here in 1922.
Day 9: Relaxation at sea
Wed, 21.01.2026
Day 19: South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, Weddell Sea, Antarctic Peninsula
Thu, 22.01.2026 - Sat, 31.01.2026
The South Orkney Islands are a lonely, glaciated world of icy wilderness located in the Scotia Sea. They are home to chinstrap and Adelie penguins, which can be spotted here. With luck, you’ll also see icebergs drifting off the rugged coast. Find out how the polar explorers live at the Argentinian Orcadas Station (depending on weather and authorisation). Experience the South Shetland Islands between ice and awe intensively – on deck as well as by Zodiac. You will feel how impressive complete silence can be in the Weddell Sea, where gigantic tabular icebergs and dense pack ice await. The ice cracks and crunches around the ship’s reinforced bow. How far will the ship be able to venture into the depths of the pristine region? In 1903, for instance, the Nordenskjold expedition was forced to wait ten months to be rescued on the volcanic Paulet Island. Today, the island is home to countless penguins and, like Devil Island, makes for a very lively spectacle. Immerse yourself in the unspoilt wilderness of the Weddell Sea on this cruise – and enjoy the glistening ice in the light of the midnight sun and the soothing sound of the ocean. Because time seems to stand still here in the splendour of the icy realms. Off the Antarctic Peninsula, your ship sails into the centre of the flooded caldera of Deception Island. Majestic glaciers and gigantic icebergs shimmer in Paradise Bay. The Lemaire Channel is also impressive, flanked by mighty mountains up to 1,000 m (3,281 ft) high. Icebergs ahead: at the bow and on the open deck areas, you can enjoy the best views of the white wonderland. You may even spot the flukes of blue whales, sperm whales and humpback whales as well as orcas.
Day 20-21: Sailing through the Drake Passage
Sun, 01.02.2026 - Mon, 02.02.2026
Day 22: Ushuaia/Argentina, arrival 6.00 hrs
Charter flight to Buenos Aires
Tue, 03.02.2026
The itinerary depends on official approval, weather and ice conditions. The natural experiences/animal sightings/landings described are possibilities on these expeditions and are not guaranteed.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Arrival and departure | optionally bookable
Arrival package
Sat, 10.01.2026
Scheduled flight from Germany to Buenos Aires
Sun, 11.01.2026
City tour
Overnight stay with breakfast
Departure package
Tue, 03.02.2026
Buenos Aires
Overnight stay with breakfast
Wed, 04.02.2026
Scheduled flight from Buenos Aires to Germany
Thu, 05.02.2026
Arrival in Germany
Extend your trip
Accompanied pre- and post-cruise programmes
Our popular before and after programs include a wide range of excursions and are usually accompanied by experienced Hapag-Lloyd Cruises tour guides. Recommended for travelers who like to share their experiences with a group of like-minded people. Experience selected highlights of your holiday destination and enjoy the amenities of a group trip - we take care of transfers, excursions and overnight stays.
Wed, 07.01.2026 - Mon, 12.01.2026
PRE-CRUISE PROGRAMME A: IGUACU
Fri, 09.01.2026 - Mon, 12.01.2026
PRE-CRUISE PROGRAMME B: USHUAIA – DISCOVERIES AT THE END OF THE EARTH
Fri, 09.01.2026 - Mon, 12.01.2026
PRE-CRUISE PROGRAMME C: BUENOS AIRES – TIME FOR EXPLORATION
Tue, 03.02.2026 - Fri, 06.02.2026
POST-CRUISE PROGRAMME A: BUENOS AIRES – TIME FOR EXPLORATION
INCLUSIONS
Expedition and knowledge
All landings and rides in the ship’s own Zodiacs (Use of the Zodiacs depends on the destination and on official permits)
Experienced experts from various disciplines accompany every cruise, give presentations and multimedia lectures, provide well-informed answers to questions about the cruising area and take part in the Zodiac landings/rides and hikes from/to ship
Use of the interactive Ocean Academy with individual knowledge formats
Comprehensive information before the cruise – for example about the Arctic, Antarctic, the South Seas and the Amazon, as well as expedition maps
Cabin
In every cabin: champagne to welcome you, mini bar restocked daily with non-alcoholic beverages (additional selection in Grand Suites and Junior Suites), coffee machine (tea on request), 24-hour cabin service
Equipment for loan: one pair of binoculars and two sets of Nordic Walking poles in the cabin itself, furthermore warm parkas, rubber boots, snorkelling equipment
Flat-screen TV with information and entertainment programme, personal email account and Internet access via Wi-Fi (free of charge for one hour per guest and day, satellite-dependent especially in polar areas)
Information about harbours and destinations (where available) in the cabin
Restaurants
International gourmet cuisine – full board: breakfast (early-bird and late riser breakfast), bouillon, afternoon coffee/tea time, lunch and dinner (three restaurants to choose from in the evening with flexible opening hours)
For all cases
German ship and expedition management as well as a mostly German-speaking service crew
Harbour and airport fees
Cancellation fee insurance (20% excess) in the PLATINUM and GOLD fares
Spa and fitness
Extensive sports programme: fitness area with ocean view, course programme, additional sports activities on shore depending on the destination (Personal training for an additional charge)
OCEAN SPA with Finnish sauna with an ocean view, steam sauna, indoor and outdoor relaxation area (spa treatments and hairdresser at a surcharge)
EXCLUSIONS
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Approximately 22 m²/237 ft²
Separable beds
Free mini bar with a selection of soft drinks
Bathroom
Heated wall (e.g. for towels and wet parkas)
Rain shower
Extras in cabin
Binoculars
Nordic Walking poles
Coffee machine
Service privileges
24-hour cabin service
Approximately 22 m²/237 ft²
Separable beds
Free mini bar with a selection of soft drinks
Bathroom
Heated wall (e.g. for towels and wet parkas)
Rain shower
Extras in cabin
Binoculars
Nordic Walking poles
Coffee machine
Service privileges
24-hour cabin service
Approximately 21 m²/226 ft²
Separable beds
Free mini bar with a selection of soft drinks
Bathroom
Heated wall (e.g. for towels and wet parkas)
Rain shower
Extras in cabin
Binoculars
Nordic Walking poles
Coffee machine
Service privileges
24-hour cabin service
Approximately 21 m²/226 ft²
Separable beds
Free mini bar with a selection of soft drinks
Bathroom
Heated wall (e.g. for towels and wet parkas)
Rain shower
Extras in cabin
Binoculars
Nordic Walking poles
Coffee machine
Service privileges
24-hour cabin service
Category 3 on Deck 6 are approximately 23 m²/248 ft²
Category 5 on Deck 7 approximately 21 m²/ 226 ft²
Separable beds
Free mini bar with a selection of soft drinks
Bathroom
Heated wall (e.g. for towels and wet parkas)
Rain shower
Extras in cabin
Binoculars
Nordic Walking poles
Coffee machine
Service privileges
24-hour cabin service
Category 3 on Deck 6 are approximately 23 m²/248 ft²
Category 5 on Deck 7 approximately 21 m²/ 226 ft²
Separable beds
Free mini bar with a selection of soft drinks
Bathroom
Heated wall (e.g. for towels and wet parkas)
Rain shower
Extras in cabin
Binoculars
Nordic Walking poles
Coffee machine
Service privileges
24-hour cabin service
Approximately 27 m²/291 ft² - balcony 5 m²/54 ft²
Separable beds
Free mini bar with a selection of soft drinks
Bathroom
Heated wall (e.g. for towels and wet parkas)
Rain shower
Extras in cabin
Binoculars
Nordic Walking poles
Coffee machine
Service privileges
24-hour cabin service
(The Balcony Cabins at the stern have a slightly different floor plan)
Approximately 27 m²/291 ft² - balcony 5 m²/54 ft²
Separable beds
Free mini bar with a selection of soft drinks
Bathroom
Heated wall (e.g. for towels and wet parkas)
Rain shower
Extras in cabin
Binoculars
Nordic Walking poles
Coffee machine
Service privileges
24-hour cabin service
(The Balcony Cabins at the stern have a slightly different floor plan)
Approximately 27 m²/291 ft² - balcony 5 m²/54 ft²
Separable beds
Free mini bar with a selection of soft drinks
Bathroom
Heated wall (e.g. for towels and wet parkas)
Rain shower
Extras in cabin
Binoculars
Nordic Walking poles
Coffee machine
Service privileges
24-hour cabin service
(The Balcony Cabins at the stern have a slightly different floor plan)
Approximately 27 m²/291 ft² - balcony 5 m²/54 ft²
Separable beds
Free mini bar with a selection of soft drinks
Bathroom
Heated wall (e.g. for towels and wet parkas)
Rain shower
Extras in cabin
Binoculars
Nordic Walking poles
Coffee machine
Service privileges
24-hour cabin service
(The Balcony Cabins at the stern have a slightly different floor plan)
Approximately 42 m²/452 ft² - balcony 6 m²/65 ft²
Separable beds
Separate living and sleeping area
Separate dining area
Free mini bar with a selection of soft drinks and selection of spirits
Bathroom
Heated wall (e.g. for towels and wet parkas)
Rain shower
Steam sauna in shower area
Two sinks
Separate toilet
Extras in cabin
Binoculars
Nordic Walking poles
Coffee machine
Service privileges
24-hour cabin service
Butler service
Fixed table reservation in the main restaurant,if desired (only possible when booking the GOLD or PLATINUM fare)
Approximately 71 m²/764 ft² - balcony 16 m²/172 ft²
Veranda with space heaters
Separable beds
Separate living and sleeping area
Separate dining area
Free mini bar with a selection of soft drinks and selection of spirits
Bathroom
Heated wall (e.g. for towels and wet parkas)
Rain shower
Steam sauna in shower area
Two sinks
Free-standing bath tub
Natual light in the bathroom
Separate toilet
Extras in cabin
Binoculars
Nordic Walking poles
Coffee machine
Service privileges
24-hour cabin service
Butler service
Fixed table reservation in the main restaurant,if desired
Free use of wi-fi
* The prices are per person in US Dollars, unless expressly specified in a different currency. In that case, payment will be in US dollars at the exchange rate of the day.
** Rates are correct at the time of publication. All prices will be re-confirmed by email at the time of booking.
NOTE: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your expedition staff must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.
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